Dental Hygienist - Public Health

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $40.19 - $50.20 / hour
Job Summary

We are currently looking to fill a Casual opportunity for a Dental Hygiensit to support Public Health located in Chilliwack, B.C.

Come work with us!

Joining the Fraser Health team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Detailed Overview

The Dental Hygienist works as part of a Public Health team and is responsible for dental health prevention and promotion services for communities in the assigned areas.
Responsibilities

1. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for the operation and coordination of the regional dental programs in the assigned areas by developing, in conjunction with the Public Health Team and community, a dental program based on identified needs and is consistent with program and policy guidelines.
2. Identifies targeted groups and develops community strategies that will meet these dental health needs. Participates in data collection, compiles and analyzes dental data for the purpose of program planning, monitoring and evaluation. Prepares quarterly, annual, and other reports.
3. Teaches dental health lessons and conducts demonstrations in community settings. Develops and coordinates interdisciplinary workshops.
4. Provides direct service delivery by performing dental health surveys, screenings, counselling, referrals, and follow-ups for individuals in community dental programs.
5. Identifies and assists high needs children and their families through assessments, counselling support, and referrals.
6. Provides self-applied or other preventative materials, within legislated scope of practice and supervision guidelines, such as applying fluoride varnish.
7. Acts as a resource to the community, including Public Health staff, for dental information.
8. Develops strategies for public health initiatives for universal and targeted populations.
9. Provides preceptorship and mentorship experiences for dental hygiene and certified dental assistant students.
10. Participates in orientation and mentoring to new health professionals and provides feedback as requested on individuals' progress and promoting optimal support for clients.
11. Develops appropriate educational materials and coordinates and participates in the delivery of universal and targeted educational programs.
12. Represents the Dental Team on local, regional, and provincial committees, as required.
13. Completes and submits funding applications, as appropriate; and provides input into the preparation and planning of dental budget including treatment funds.
14. Participates in research projects and surveys, as appropriate.
15. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Diploma in Dental Hygiene from an accredited School of Dental Hygiene. Current practicing registration with the College of Dental Hygienists of British Columbia. Three years' recent, related experience in general dental hygiene practice including one year's recent, related experience in dental hygiene in a community/public health environment.

Valid BC Driver's Licence and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply current teaching and motivational methodology.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals, groups, and interdisciplinary teams using health promotion principles.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a computer and other related office equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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